The comparison of the routines contents of Czech and foreign rhythmic gymnastics competitors Cover Image

Porovnání obsahu sestav českých a zahraničních závodnic moderní gymnastiky
The comparison of the routines contents of Czech and foreign rhythmic gymnastics competitors

Author(s): Viléma Novotná, Iveta Šimůnková
Subject(s): Sports Studies
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: rhythmic gymnastics; performance; difficulty elements; RSG code of points;

Summary/Abstract: Performance in rhythmic gymnastics (RSG) is in connection with techniques without hand apparatus, techniques with hand apparatus and emotional rendition of music line as a template for the final movement content in competitive choreographies. Based on the video analysis of individual exercises of Czech and foreign gymnasts and in terms of comparing the number of difficulty elements in each routines, in relation to the code of points in RSG was assessed current success of selected competitors. From the results of the analysis is clear, that the Czech gymnasts choose lower level of difficulty elements in their optional routines, which in comparison with the world elite gymnasts show an overall lower level of mastery of technique without hand apparatus.

  • Issue Year: 6/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 132-139
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech